American films

3. The Vietnamese Women's representation in American war films In contrast to Vietnamese films, the presence of Vietnamese women in American films reflects a variety of approaches in Western culture and hegemonic attitudes toward the appearance and stereotype of the Vietnamese people. They are unspoilt, unspoken, and mostly uncivilized people, who, as Westrup explains, are "lack of humanity", which is common in American films about the war . These fictional women are often considered dangerous…

effects on whitewashing in films and has lessened it happening more so every year. In Hollywood’s early years, whitewashing was extremely prevalent in films and while we can still see whitewashing in today’s films, there has been a significant difference made ever since the amount of disparagement regarding the whitewashing of roles meant to be played by people of color (Screen Rant, 2015). These critics have given blunt commentary on the whitewashing in Hollywood films. The Variety (2015)…

Kukan: The Battle Cry of China (Scott, 1941) is a lost Oscar-winning film produced during the Second World War. In April 2015, the Academy Film Archives sent an incomplete film print of Kukan back to China. A grand ceremony observing the arrival of the film was held in Chunking, China, one of the most grievous battlefronts of the eastern hemisphere during the war. The film itself, although “crudely made,” was one of the handfuls of documentaries that captured Japan’s invasion of China from a…

Throughout the United States’ participation in World War II, the American film industry was called upon by the federal government to produce film after film to inform the public of the events overseas and to emotionally influence the American people in order to keep them invested in the war efforts. From films of live combat during the Battle of the Midway, to cartoons promoting the donation of resources like rubber for military purposes, to dramas of romance between a soldier and his lover back…

We are introduced to many heroes in our lifetime, but many people view a hero in countless ways. Heroes are different from each other, but all follow the path of greatness to reach their goals. Different heroes are unique in their own ways. Heroes may be viewed in many ways and not necessarily just the average hero who is expected to save the world, but they can also assist a person when dealt in a situation of loneliness or the incapability of protecting oneself. This is a great example of…

Beasts and Where to Find Them," an upcoming British-American fantasy drama film which is inspired by the book of the same name by J. K. Rowling, has been making a buzz around the internet because of a few terms that fans of the movie do like to conform. The film would make sense that the magic folk in the United States is hiding in New York - after all, it is a city with full of life. But it seems he is not the only hero of the Fantastic Beasts film and that there will be three more lead…

Debut (2000) was a film presenting the positive aspects of the Filipino culture, using the real problems and relatable issues that teenagers face. This film is one of the first films I’ve viewed which portrays an Asian culture as what it truly is. Unlike many other films and scenes in Hollywood cinema, this film did not use negative stereotypes or derogatory topics as its main base. Director Gene Cajayon is from the Filipino agency and grew up in its heritage; this reflects on the films true use…

surprisingly hit very hard. It was surprising because that’s not what it looked like from the outside. Hollywood in the 1930’s introduced women to film, made the depression less depressing all while extending itself to a higher length. People in the Great Depression struggled to make ends meet everyday. “Despite that fact 60-70 million Americans still packed into theatres each week” (Virginia.edu). Hollywood did give people reason though. “Movie theatres would offer sweepstakes and…

Censorship was in its full regulatory glory in the 1940s, with the Production Code Administration (or the PCA) carefully reviewing whether or not films met certain guidelines which were listed in the Production Code. One example of censorship under the Production Code is the film Black Narcissus, made in 1947, which follows an order of Anglican nuns’ acclimation to helping a remote village in the Himalayas. The Production Code, created by the Roman Catholic Church and enforced by the PCA, found…

Chinese-American movie star, was very influential in the rise of Asian-American prominence in film. She was born as her chinese name Wong Liu Tsong, meaning ‘frosted yellow willow’, and told those around her, “I represent one considerable spot of yellow that’s come to stay in the silver of the screen” (Corliss 2, “Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words”). Through her work, Wong has helped to normalize the image of Asian Americans on screen, and proved the significance of Asian Americans in the film…